Job Description

Business Support Officer

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Job description

South Cambridgeshire District Council is an ambitious Council with an exciting green agenda for the future. We want to improve the quality of life for our residents, develop sustainable communities, and drive economic growth and prosperity. We're proud of what we've achieved so far, and we're committed to doing even better in the future.



We are looking for a part time Business Support Officer to work within the Commercial Team of Environmental Health along with supporting the Safety Advisory Group. The role of Business Support Officer will provide administrative and day-to-day project support for a variety of teams including environmental health, waste, and licensing. You will also be a first point of contact with the public and our contact centre.



As well as supporting officers with their day to day tasks, we hope to undertake a number of ambitious projects over the forthcoming months in respect of food hygiene, health and safety, infectious diseases, nuisance, private sector housing and animal welfare licensing. No two days will be the same and the office support the successful applicant provides will be vital to the completion of these tasks.



The department receives a wide variety of queries and our ideal candidate will be capable of providing exceptional customer service to provide an initial response to them along with analytical skills to present performance data for a number of key partners such as the Environment Agency, Food Standards Agency and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. We therefore welcome a variety of candidates capable of these functions and wish to build upon these skills.



We offer a a competitive salary, a hybrid working policy where the majority of the team work remotely, with an expectation to attend in person at the office when required along with development opportunities to stretch you, your career and your ambitions.



In return, we are looking for an individual with enthusiasm and a keenness to learn, excellent customer service skills as well as being a team player. The successful candidate must be able to assist officers in key areas as well as provide an occasional presence in the office.

South Cambridgeshire District Council is a four-day week employer. We expect our colleagues to get 100% of their work done, in around 85% of their contracted hours, for 100% of their pay. All Council staff will be able to opt-in to this way of working under a Productivity Policy. We are a four-day week employer as it helps us attract and keep talented colleagues and improves services by reducing our reliance on costly agency workers. It also supports improved health and wellbeing.

For more information about this job opportunity please contact Rob Lewis, Service Manager on 01954 713305.

Closing Date: 9am 10 October 2025

Interview Date: 22 October 2025